Page 3 - MODEL NUMBER
INTRODUCTION – CONT’D. For your protection this heater is equipped with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) pilot system. Never operate heater ifODS has been damaged or tampered with as this could expose you to Carbon Monoxide (a colorless, odorless gas) thatcould result in injury or death. Early signs...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED
7) Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before useand at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessivelint from carpeting, bedding, material, etc. It is imperative that control ...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; FIGURE 9
STEP 4. Compare the total Btu the area can support (from Step 2) to the total Btu in the area the heater will be installed(from Step 3). If the total from Step 2 is larger this is considered an unconfined space, if Btu total from Step 3 is larger thisis considered a confined space and provisions mus...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION - CONTINUED; FIGURE 1; CLEARANCES
3) Protect heater from wind, high traffic areas, and drafts (such as doorways, locations that get direct air from a ceilingfan, etc.) as this will cause nuisance pilot outage. 4) All models may be wall mounted. Model No. VFM10, VFT10, VFM20, VFT20, VFM30 & VFT30 may be freestanding by adding opt...
Page 7 - NA
Nominal Iron Pipe Internal Size, Diameter , Inches Inches 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 150 1 7 5 2 0 0 ¼ 0.364 43 29 24 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 3 /8 0.493 95 65 52 45 40 36 33 31 29 27 24 22 20 19 ½ 0.622 17 5 12 0 97 82 73 66 61 57 53 50 44 40 37 35 ¾ 0.824 360 250 200 170...
Page 8 - PROPANE GAS
TABLE 1 – first stage pipe sizing 10 PSIG Inlet with a 1 PSIG Pressure DropMaximum capacity of pipe or tubing, in thousands of BTU/hr. of L.P. Gas Size of Pipe LENGTH OF PIPE OR TUBING, FEET* Or CopperTubing, Inches 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 3 / 8 5 5 8 3 8 3 3 0 9 2 6 5 2 3 5 2 1 3 ...
Page 9 - FIGURE 4; INSTALLING VF-FSK FLOOR BASE KIT; FIGURE 2
INSTALLING HEATER WALL MOUNT (VFM6, VFM10, VFT10) STEP 1. Remove wall mounting bracket from back ofheater.STEP 2. Locate wall stud.STEP 3. Attach wall mounting bracket to wall studwith top at desired height, using (2) screws provided.Make sure top of bracket is level. See Figure 2.STEP 4. Hang top o...
Page 10 - GAS CONNECTION; FIGURE 5; FIGURE 5A
GAS CONNECTION STEP 1. Make the gas connection between the manual shut off valve and regulator located insideheater cabinet. Hold regulator when tightening connection to prevent damage to regulatorand internal tubing. See Figure 5 for completed installation. NOTE: All piping and connection must be c...
Page 12 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
VFM203 - NATURAL GAS VFM204 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting ...
Page 13 - WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
VFM303 - NATURAL GAS VFM304 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc-tions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliancearea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floorbecau...
Page 15 - PROPER OPERATION; CORRECT; LOW PRESSURE; “LO”
PROPER OPERATION ODS / PILOT FLAME The pilot pressure has been pre-set at the factory and with proper supply pressure will provide a safe, reliable ignition source. See Figure 6. CORRECT INCORRECT - LOW PRESSURE INCORRECT - OXYGEN LEVEL DROPPING BURNER FLAME All orificing and pressure setting was do...
Page 16 - Apply Air; STEP 3 - PILOT CLEANING; MAINTENANCE; Remove bottom front panel.
Apply Air STEP 3 - PILOT CLEANING MAINTENANCE The entire heater should be checked and cleaned by a qualified service person before the start of eachheating season. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint conditions from carpeting,bedding material, etc. CABINET To clean the cabin...
Page 17 - BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS; INSTALLING THE VFB BLOWER; FIGURE 8; WIRING DIAGRAM / VFB BLOWER
BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE VFB BLOWER STEP 1. Remove blower assembly from shipping carton.STEP 2. Insert blower assembly into upper back of heater (See Figure 8).STEP 3. Secure blower to heater using three #8 screws (provided) through holes pre-punched in heater back.STEP 4. Locate mounting ...
Page 18 - PARTS LIST; “HI”
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXX 33 32 30 31 7 18 20 11 12 16 10 13 17 19 21 24 22 5 14 2 15 26 25 1 9 3 6 23 MANUAL MODELSNAT. GAS L.P. GAS VFM63 VFM64 VFM103 VFM104 VFM203 VFM204 VFM303 VFM304 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER MANUAL CONTROL PARTS LIST Prices and specifications subject t...
Page 20 - Prices and specifications subject to change
THERMOSTAT MODELSNAT. GAS L.P. GAS VFT101 VFT102 VFT201 VFT202 VFT302 VFT302 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL PARTS LIST Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F.O.B. factory. 12 16 13 17 19 21 2 15 26 14 1 9 6 5 22 23 24 7 18 33 20 31 30 32 Page 20 3...
Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY; TABLE A; LOUISVILLE TIN & STOVE COMPANY
The Louisville Tin & Stove Co. warrants to the original user the accompanying product for the periodspecified herein, provided said product is installed,operated, maintained, serviced, and used according tothe instructions and specifications accompanying theproduct. AS OUTLINED IN OUR INSTRUCTIO...